Thermolysis of High-Density Polyethylene to Petroleum Products

Table 6

Physical properties analysis of virgin HDPE pyrolytic oil.

Tests	Results obtained	Test method
Specific gravity at 15°C/15°C	0.8013	IS:1448 P:16
Density at 15°C in kg/cc	0.8006	IS:1448 P:16
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C in Cst	3.3	IS:1448 P:25
Kinematic viscosity at 100°C in Cst	1.4	IS:1448 P:25
Conradson carbon residue	<0.01%	IS:1448 P:122
Flash point by Abel method	10°C	IS:1448 P:20
Fire point	15°C	IS:1448 P:20
Cloud point	28°C	IS:1448 P:10
Pour point	18°C	IS:1448 P:10
Gross calorific value in MJ/kg	44.27	IS:1448 P:6
Sulphur content	0.03%	IS:1448 P:33
Calculated Cetane Index (CCI)	70	IS:1448 P:9
Distillation		IS:1448 P:18
Initial boiling point	72°C
Final boiling point	364°C